For Beginner Hackers

About

The University of Maryland, Baltimore County’s 24-hour tech innovation marathon where students across the East Coast collaborate on new ideas to build mobile, web and hardware projects. HackUMBC invites diverse groups of students to enjoy a weekend of hacking, workshops, tech talks, networking, and other fun activities. At the end of 24 hours, participants’ projects are presented and judged for different prize categories from sponsors and other organizations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a hackathon?

A hackathon is a tech innovation marathon. This is where
your dreams run wild. Solve a real-world problem with
technology or build the next Iron Man suit.

What if I don't have a team or an idea?

No problem! You can find a team once you arrive. Most
hackers arrive without a team. You will often find
inspiration for ideas at the hackathon.

What if I don't code?

This is the perfect opportunity to learn something new!
There will be workshops geared towards beginners and mentors
to help you throughout the event.

Who can attend?

Current undergraduate and graduate students can compete. High school students who are juniors or seniors are also eligible. Anyone is welcome to drop by and see what participants are working on!

What can I build?

Anything! Web, mobile, desktop, and hardware projects are
all welcome. Projects will be judged based on creativity,
technical difficulty, polish, and usefulness.